General Museum Information

2025 Boardwalk Talk Speaker Series Lineup

Check out the full lineup of 2025 Boardwalk Talk speakers below and register in advance to reserve your seats!

March 20: Special Womens’ History Month Boardwalk Talk and Book Signing with Dorothy K. Fletcher

Thursday, March 20 at 6:30 PM, join us at the Museum for a special Boardwalk Talk and book signing with this month’s featured author, Dorothy K. Fletcher.

May 1: May Day Boardwalk Talk with Seaside Historic Preservation Expert Leslee Keys

Thursday, May 1 at 6:30 PM, join us for a special Boardwalk Talk with historic preservation expert Dr. Leslee Keys on the unique challenges coastal sites present for historic preservationists and what can be done to enhance the resilience of a coastal community’s heritage sites.

June 12: Behind the Jacksonville Beach World War II Memorial with Journalist Johnny Woodhouse

Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 PM, join us for a special Boardwalk Talk which will explore Johnny Woodhouse’s research into the 22 fallen WWII veterans of Jacksonville Beach remembered in Oceanfront Park’s World War II memorial.

August 7: War in Paradise – World War II in Florida with Eliot Kleinberg

Thursday, August 7 at 6:30 PM, join us at the Museum for a special Boardwalk Talk on World War II in Florida with speaker Eliot Kleinberg. Make sure to take a look at our current exhibit for a look at more war history!

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities

September 18: The Seminoles of African Descent in Florida with Dr. Vincent Adejumo

Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 PM, join us at the Museum for a special Boardwalk Talk on the Seminoles of African Descent with University of Florida lecturer Dr. Vincent Adejumo.

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities

October 9: More than Orange Blossoms – Feisty, Fabulous Females of Florida with Carrie Ayvar

Thursday, October 9 at 6:30 PM, join us at the Museum for a special Boardwalk Talk by Carrie Sue Ayvar celebrating women’s’ history in Florida!

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities

Beaches Museum Holiday Closure Dates

The Beaches Museum will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th) as well as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st). Please plan your holiday visits accordingly!

Holidays in the Village Schedule of Events

Beaches North Pole Express – Free Admission, Donations Encouraged

Friday, December 13, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 14, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Santa and the Beaches North Pole Express Conductor have found time in their busy schedules to join us for these two days! Write a letter to Santa, share cocoa and cookies, ride the trackless train, and create holiday crafts – so many wonderful activities!

Christmas at the Cabin – $5 Admission, Free to Members

Thursday, December 19, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

There will be music and dance performances at the historic Beaches Museum Chapel; period décor and lights on display throughout the history park; and an open fire for marshmallow roasting. Join us and celebrate this holiday season.

Glow in the Dark Chanukah Celebration – Free with Advance Registration through Chabad at the Beaches

Thursday, December 26, 6:00 p.m.

Join Chabad at the Beaches and the Beaches Museum for Chanukah celebrations including a menorah lighting, glow in the dark arts and crafts, carnival games, fresh latkes, and more!

An Evening of Jewish Culture – $25 Admission On-Site, $18 Pre-Registration Admission through Chabad at the Beaches Website through January 5th

Sunday, January 12, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Join Chabad at the Beaches at the Beaches Museum for an evening of Jewish culture featuring a pop-up art exhibit with Suzanne Schuenke; Ashkenazik and Sefardic music, a lecture on Jewish humor through the ages with Dr. Caroline Gruenbaum, and light appetizers from the Ashkenazik and Sefardic kitchen.

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381 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250